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AI enhances physicians’ ability to identify extent of prostate cancer with 84% accuracy

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Unfold AI is better at identifying cancer margins in the prostate than physicians identifying margins by sight, according to a new study. This AI improves accuracy from 67% to 84%, giving physicians more clarity and treatment planning, allowing them to better recommend therapies tailored to each patient.

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